WELCOME TO SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL PAUL D SCHREIBER

WELCOME TO SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL PAUL D. SCHREIBER HS PRINCIPAL: IRA PERNICK JUNE 20 2016

AN INTRODUCTION TO PAUL D. SCHREIBER HIGH SCHOOL • PRINCIPAL: Mr. Ira Pernick • AP STAFF: – Mr. Craig Weiss- Class of 2017 – Ms. Julie Torres- Class or 2018 – Dr. Brad Fitzgerald- Class of 2019 – Mr. David Miller- Class of 2020

INSTRUCTIONAL BENEFITS • Highly professional staff who care • Real focus on designing exciting and meaningful lessons/engaged learning • District and school that is intent on continuous growth and improvement through self reflection and data driven decision making.

ROLE OF THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL • Freshman AP- David Miller – Advances with the class – Oversees all non-instructional matters – Handles all instructional matters that go beyond the scope of the teacher or department chair – Expert mediator for student/student or student/teacher issue – Resource for parents, students and staff

TIPS FOR PARENTS: • OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH EVERYONE. • USE THE PORTAL AND E-MAILS • GRADUALLY LET STUDENTS TAKE OVER • • FOSTER MORE INDEPENDENCE ENCOURAGE TO DO BEST ACCESS INFORMATION CHANNELS GET INVOLVED. CHECK ASPEN E-MAIL: SCHEDULES, UPDATES

EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS • Mature behavior • Responsibility for actions and choices • Closed Campus • Conflict Resolution • Academic progress and eligibility • Participation in activities

As a Freshman (New Student), be sure to: • • • • Establish a solid rapport with your teachers. Get to know your Principal and Assistant Principals. Get to know your counselor, let your counselor get to know you. Know your rights and responsibilities (Handbook). Know graduation requirements. Learn the building. Have a challenging schedule. Selectives that interest you. Chose activities that interest you. Manage your time wisely: Do not overextend yourself. Listen to the announcements. Begin thinking about your plans after high school. Start compiling your extracurricular resume. Enjoy your freshman year.

ROLE OF THE DEPT CHAIRS/ DIRECTORS/ADMINISTRATORS • Each department has a chair/director/administrator. • First line of support • Next step on the organizational chart after consulting with the teacher. • Wealth of information about placement options and course difficulty.

DEPARTMENTS • • ART ATHLETICS/PE DIR/HEALTH BUSINESS ENGLISH ESL FOREIGN LANGUAG HOME & CAREERS CHAIRS • • MR. KEVIN SCULLY MS. STEPHANIE JOANNON MS. JULIE TORRES MS. EILEEN MILLS MS. SHIRLEY CEPERO MS, CAROL FERRANTE MS. JULIE TORRES

DEPARTMENTS • • MATH MUSIC SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES SPECIAL EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY GUIDANCE DIR CREATIVE ARTS DIR CHAIRS (cont. ) • • MR. BRYAN GORMAN MR. KEVIN SCULLY MR. PHIL CRIVELLI MR. LARRY SCHULTZ MS. CRISTI Mc. ALEER DR. BRAD FITZGERALD MR. HANK HARDY MR. KEVIN SCULLY

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH • Courses at all levels • Broad range of electives • Specialized programs-Research/Adv Study • Wealth of Activities and Student Organizations. • Competitive Athletic program • Support Services- School Psychologist, Guidance, Social Worker, ESL, Special Ed.

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2020 • • • English 4 Crs Social Studies 4 Crs Math 3 Crs Science 3 Crs World Lang 1 -3 Crs Health 1 Cr PE 2 Crs Art/Music 1 Crs Electives 1 ½ -3 ½ Crs • Total 22. 5 Crs Regents Diploma • English Regents • US History Regents • Global History Regents • Math Regents (Algebra) • Science Regents ADV Regents Diploma: Geometry & Alg 2 Regents World Lang (Local Exam) Science Regents (Liv Environment must be one of the two)

IAM A. Freshman Period 1 8: 05 to 9: 05 Period 2 9: 10 to 10: 15 Period 3 10: 20 to 11: 20 Period 4 Period 5 1: 00 to 2: 00 Period 6 2: 05 to 3: 05 DAY A SIGN IN Music Hist ENGLISH Math DAY B French PE Health Hist Science Math DAY C Music French ENGLISH DAY D SIGN IN Music Hist DAY E French PE Health Hist Science Math DAY F Music French ENGLISH Science STEM ENGLISH Math Science

SCHEDULING: COURSES • • Freshman English 1 & 2 (semesters) Global History & Geography I Math: Science: Biology World Language Physical Education Art/Music requirement Health TOTAL INSTRUCT PERIODS (Sched) • • • 4 X 6 5 X 6 4 X 6 2 X 6 29 Freshman Guidance Group Lunch Other available electives (STEM, FACS, TECH)

Lunch for All Period 3 10: 20 to 11: 20 Day A History Day B Health Day C ENGLISH Day D History Day E Health Day F ENGLISH Period 4 -1 11: 25 to 12: 25 (note the overlap) Period 4 -2 11: 55 to 12: 55 ENGLISH History

Period 1 Note: each class meets four out of six days Period 2 DAY A SIGN IN Music DAY B French DAY C Music French DAY D SIGN IN Music DAY E French DAY F Music French Note: each class meets for 240 minutes per six day cycle

SCHEDULING NOTES • FINAL SCHEDULES WILL BE E-MAILED IN THE LATTER PART OF AUGUST • BAGELS AND LOCKS • GRACE PERIOD FOR SCHEDULE CHANGES • FLEXIBLE DROP DATES: 10/15 OR 12/15

COUNSELOR CONTACTS • • • Laurie Jacobson Nori Cerny Diana Rafferty Elias Gomez Karen Linsner Joseph Lorge Jessica Ludwig TBD Hank Hardy-Director • • • 767 -5826 767 -5815 767 -5816 767 -5829 767 -5818 767 -5824 767 -5825 767 -5810 767 -5814